Testimonials

Community Members

“The TEENS program provides our residents with job skills that are imperative to gain and maintain employment that they would not learn from a classroom setting. They apply their skills while completing a variety of community service projects. This program values giving back to the community as well as preparing our residents to enter the workforce. Our staff are more than teachers to our residents, they have become mentors who have created a wonderful atmosphere for our kids to thrive.”

Erin Maloney, Superintendent, NRJDC

“Entry level job applicants very rarely come with any experience or training in the industry. To receive an application from an entry level employee with a well-rounded formal training would be invaluable to a potential employer. It would make the applicant truly stand out in a crowd and make my job easier.”

Johnny Craig, Owner, Fresh Cut Lawn Services

Student Feedback

“I learned a lot about landscaping, how to ride zero-turns, walk behinds etc… I learned how to participate in job activities with teams/crews. I learned how to do more positive things and to make money in a way that’s not illegal.”